Going Bananas
Perfectly designed by nature with their very own biodegradable packaging, bananas are the ultimate portable snack. As one of the most widely consumed fruits on the planet, you can get your banana fix even when you are far away from home. Commonly eaten in breakfast cereals and oatmeals, fruit salads, used in desserts and baked […]
Does Tapping (EFT) Really Work?
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) are a style of Meridian Tapping that blends the ancient wisdom of Chinese acupressure with modern psychology to help you regain power over your life. Tapping has been shown to produce remarkable results for people suffering from a wide variety of issues. It is a useful tool in managing emotional setbacks […]
Sunscreen and Healthy Skin
Pretty much everyone knows or has heard about the benefits of wearing sunscreen on a regular basis, but there remain an alarming number of people who regularly flaunt this advice. Remember that the sunshine and its UV rays don’t take a day off, and many people are caught out. Whether your “skin sins” are huge […]
Is Being a Vegan Actually Good for you?
We have all heard the stories of people who claim that switching to a vegan diet was a life-altering event that improved everything from their health and the way they feel to helping them lose weight and clearing up their skin. While these success stories are certainly inspiring, you may be wondering if adopting a […]
Tedx Talk about Mindfulness by Shauna Shapiro
Shauna Shapiro shares the missing link that can help our mindfulness practice in this inspiring independently organized Ted event in Washington Square. Shauna Shapiro discusses how we can transform ourselves through mindfulness explaining how today’s advances in neuroscience and research is confirming what ancient wisdom has shared for centuries. Her talk includes a short exercise […]
Types of Sound Healing
Although it is riding a wave of massive popularity right now, sound healing has been around for as long as healers have been in existence. The process of sound healing involves participants listening to live sounds performed on instruments like gongs, singing bowls and tuning forks as they allow the relaxing vibrations to wash over […]
Why you Should Play Basketball
You don’t need to play like Stephen Curry to benefit from this fun sport! Regardless of your skill level, playing basketball is a terrific activity to add to your fitness regimen. From shooting hoops by yourself to playing in a competitive league or pick-up games at the park, basketball will help whip you into shape […]
Weight Gain on Vacation – What’s the Truth?
The media loves to hype up the dreaded “vacation weight gain”, telling us we are all bound to struggle with weight issues at the very time we should be enjoying our well-deserved getaway. Sure, most of us allow ourselves to indulge in any type of food we like during vacation, and why shouldn’t we? Experiencing […]
What Makes a Successful Person?
When you consider the most successful people in the world in depth, you soon begin to see that there are some common traits which they tend to share. Have a look at what the most successful people have in common with each other. Ambition and drive It most likely goes without saying that people who […]
Anyone for Tennis
However you like to play the game, from singles, to doubles, to playing all by yourself with the help of a backboard, tennis is a fantastic sport that will help keep both your body and mind in excellent shape. Regardless of your age and ability, tennis provides an excellent workout that improves your cardiovascular and […]
Power of the Om
If you practice yoga or meditation, you have likely chanted Om countless times on your personal quest for spiritual enlightenment and inner balance. The symbol for Om is found everywhere from home decor to body art and tattoo designs these days. But have you ever stopped to think about what is behind this simple yet […]
Lorena Ochoa – Mexico’s Inspiration
Hailed as one of the greatest athletic talents in the world, Lorena Ochoa singlehandedly put Mexico on the map as far as the game of golf is concerned. Born and raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco, the incredible professional golfer played on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour from 2003 to 2010. She broke cultural and gender barriers when […]
Menstrual Cups
Having to endure “that time of the month” is something that no one woman relishes, and although no two women deal with the exact same symptoms, all females can commiserate on some level. Fortunately, the modern age continues to bring us more advanced ways of managing our periods including menstrual cups, which give women an […]
Breath of Fire Pranayama
Breath of fire, otherwise known as Kapalabhati, is an effective breathing technique (pranayama) that is used in a variety of yoga practices, although it is most common to kundalini yoga, a form of yoga that was introduced to the west by Yogi Bhaja. The powerful breath is fast and rhythmic involving the stomach muscles to […]
Getting Egg-cited about Eggs
For as long as chickens have been domesticated, people have been fortunate enough to nourish their bodies with the nutritional powerhouses they provide us with: eggs! One of nature’s finest superfoods, eggs supply our bodies with loads of nutrients, many of which are otherwise uncommon in today’s modern diet. Eggs also happen to be delicious, […]
